---
title: Chinese Black Bean Chicken
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/chinese-black-bean-chicken-55b91d48fd2cb9b7748b4567
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Soy
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Gluten Free
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
nutrition:
  calories: 552
  protein: 59
  fat: 12
  carbohydrates: 45
  fiber: 20
  sodium: 1022
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Chinese%20Recipes/chinese-black-bean-chicken.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Drain the @black beans{1%box} reserving the liquid. Mince or grate the @garlic{2%clove}. Peel then mince or grate the @ginger{1%thumb}. Thinly slice the @scallions{2%unit} keeping the whites and greens separate. Quarter the @button mushrooms{4%oz}. Drain the @water chestnuts{1%can}.

Make the black bean sauce: heat @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a #medium pot{} over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and half the @Chinese 5 Spice{1%tbsp}. Cook ~{1%minute}, stirring frequently. Add the reserved black bean liquid and half the black beans. Add the @soy sauce{2%tbsp}, @veggie stock concentrate{1%unit}, and 1 cup water to the pot. Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer, for ~{20%minutes}, stirring occasionally.

Thinly slice the @chicken breasts{12%oz}. Season the chicken with @salt{}, @black pepper{}, and the remaining Chinese five-spice. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, tossing, ~{5%minutes}, until cooked through. Set aside.

Add the @white wine vinegar{2%tbsp} to the same pan over medium-high heat. Deglaze the pan by scraping up the brown bits on the bottom. Reduce liquid by half and add it to the pot with the black bean mixture.

Heat another 1 teaspoon oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and scallion whites and cook, tossing, ~{6%minutes}, until golden brown. Add the water chestnuts and cook, tossing, an additional ~{2%minutes}. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the remaining black beans, black bean sauce, and chicken to the pan. Stir to combine and heat through. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Serve divided between #bowls{} and garnished with scallion greens. Enjoy!